Earth Celebration Day & Recycle Fundraiser 2024

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Our 2024 Earth Celebration will happen at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists […]

Youth Festival 2024

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Youth Festival—Our 35th! Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. Happening at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day. Professional guest performers are […]

Annual Jazz Festival

The Wharf 10141 Wharf Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Jazz guitarist, Paul Bollenback This year is our 33rd annual Jazz Festival.  Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute presents our annual jazz festival, which continues to spotlight top professional […]

Winter Solstice Celebration

Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E, Rouzerville, PA, United States

FREE and open to the public! Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting its fourth annual Winter Solstice Celebration. The winter solstice is the longest night—or shortest day—of the year, and typically […]

Youth Festival 2025

Youth Festival—Our 36th event! Location is To Be Announced—stay tuned. Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities […]